education

Make Math Fun!

In my latest post for Oxford Learning, I share some ways that you as a parent can help make Math fun and interesting for your kids. This was also the topic of discussion last night on CHEX Daily (I’m not sure I convinced Mike Judson). This makes it all worth it: The books I shared […] Read more…

When You Have a Concern About School (Video)

Of course I think teachers are pretty wonderful, but the time may come when you have a concern about something that has happened at your child’s school, or in the classroom. What do you do? In my latest CHEX Daily segment, I tackle this touchy subject with hosts Teresa Kaszuba and Mike Judson. This is […] Read more…

Motivate Your Child In School (a.k.a Since I Don’t Have Enough Jobs…)

I’m excited to share that I was recently asked to become a blogger for Oxford Learning, where I’ll be writing monthly education-related posts for parents. My first article discusses ways that you can help, at home, to motivate your child academically. Some of them might surprise you! You can find the full post here: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/2015/03/24/how-to-motivate-kids-in-school/ As […] Read more…

Fun and Educational March Break Activities

Last night on CHEX Daily I chatted with hosts Teresa Kaszuba and Mike Judson about fun and educational March Break activities for kids and families. While some specific suggestions are local, you don’t have to live in Peterborough (or even Canada) to make use of most of the ideas. Plus, chances are, if our mall […] Read more…

How Much Do You Know About the Ontario College of Teachers?

I know a fair bit about the Ontario College of Teachers, probably because I’ve been a proud card-carrying member since 2000.   I was surprised to learn, however, that a lot of Ontario parents don’t know that not only are their children’s teachers regulated by the College, but that there is also a range of parent resources available […] Read more…

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